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what steps do u need to get underwater welding
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Underwater welding is an incredibly unique and thrilling profession that demands a distinct set of skills. To embark on this exciting career path, you must first secure a commercial diving certification, which opens the door to working in the fascinating world beneath the water's surface. Following this, it's essential to attain welding certifications, honing your expertise in the specific techniques used in underwater welding.
This captivating process includes readying the underwater site, mastering the use of specialized diving and welding gear, and becoming proficient in specific welding methods such as wet welding or dry welding within a hyperbaric chamber. Adhering to stringent safety measures is of utmost importance due to the challenging conditions and potential risks involved in underwater operations. Yet, with the right training and dedication, you can conquer these challenges and thrive in this extraordinary profession.
Gain Welding Experience and Certification:
This captivating process includes readying the underwater site, mastering the use of specialized diving and welding gear, and becoming proficient in specific welding methods such as wet welding or dry welding within a hyperbaric chamber. Adhering to stringent safety measures is of utmost importance due to the challenging conditions and potential risks involved in underwater operations. Yet, with the right training and dedication, you can conquer these challenges and thrive in this extraordinary profession.
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Dakota’s Answer
When it comes to getting into underwater welding, it is something I personally looked into, although I declined to go after it because of my thalassophobia and would encourage a second guess if you are also afraid of the ocean. The first step is to have a basic understanding and skill in welding, such as 1-3G in processes like MIG and Stick on mild steel, and to obtain a basic welding certification. You will also need a commercial diving certification, from a group such as the ADCI (Association of Diving Contractors International), your high school diploma, and good physical and mental fortitude as the stress both physical and psychological from the high stress environments is not for everyone. After these steps you can then apply to a trade school for underwater welding, such as the Divers Institute of Technology (WA) and Divers Academy International (FL ) that is sponsored by Lincoln. There are many other trade schools that offer underwater welding and it would be best to find one close to and within your price range as it may take 6 months or two years to complete the training and be certified for underwater welding once you get into the trade school. From there, apply to the position will all your credentials, and it would also help to get basic welding experience as you go through these steps.
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